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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,497.54, 76,580.70 and 32,837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,497.54, 76,580.70 and 32,837.49 is: 45,312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,497.54 : 76,580.70 = 32,837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,497.54/76,580.70 = 32,837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,497.54x = 76,580.70 × 32,837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,497.54x = 2,514,717,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,717,970.44/55,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,312.24

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